"Trump's Hush Money Case Sparks Protests and Legal Challenges"

A Manhattan grand jury heard from a witness favorable to Donald Trump, presumably so prosecutors could ensure the panel had a chance to consider any testimony supporting his version of events. Facing the possibility of criminal charges, Trump waited it out in Florida on Tuesday as New York braced for disruptions that could follow an indictment. Republican contenders in the 2024 race sized up the impact a prosecution could have on a campaign in which the former president is a leading contender.